How To Pick The Perfect Electric Coffee Grinder

How To Pick The Perfect Electric Coffee Grinder

Ah, one of the great questions every home coffee brewer must ask: should you get a manual or electric Coffee Grinder? There`s a lot to consider, but you should have a pretty good idea of which direction you want to go after reading this article.

You`ll have an easier time narrowing down your selection by considering your values and goals before you start eyeing grinders.

Do you want an extremely convenient grinder? Do you want a grinder that can achieve a super-fine espresso grind? Do you want something that doesn`t make a lot of noise? How much are you interested in investing?

Ultimately, how do you want your grinder to shape your daily coffee ritual?

With your values and goals in mind, let`s take a walk through the two types of coffee grinders.

Manual Coffee Grinder Pros

• Mid-High Performance (Consistent, Uniform Grounds)
• Portable
• Durable
• Simple
• Inexpensive

Manual Coffee Grinder Cons

• Elbow-Grease
• Extra Elbow-Grease For Groups
• Limited Grind Size Settings

Electric Grinder Pros

• High Performance (High-End Grinders)
• Convenient
• Durable (High-End Grinders)
• Many Grind Size Settings

Electric Grinder Cons

• Low Performance (Low-End Grinders)
• Poorly Built (Low-End Grinders)
• Noisy
• Requires Electricity
• Only High-End Grinders Can Achieve Espresso Grind Size
• Great Performance Is Expensive

Which One Is Right For You?

Remember back to your values and goals for a coffee grinder. Use those as a filter to find out which grinder type will be a better fit for you.

A manual coffee grinder may be right for you if: you want freshly ground coffee for a better coffee experience, but you don`t want to spend a pretty penny on bells and whistles. You don`t mind a minute of hand labor and enjoy the process of making coffee. You value the ability to take fresh coffee with you wherever you go without having to worry about your grinder breaking.

An electric coffee grinder may be for you if: you`re able to invest some extra money into your coffee setup and want it to be as automatic as possible. You value excellent coffee and want to be able to nerd out over micro-adjustments. You don`t mind being unable to take your grinder on your journeys.

Whether you find yourself on the path towards a manual coffee grinder or an electric one, I know you`ll be exhilarated by the incredible flavors that freshly ground coffee has to offer.